Tag: Modern Extension

Natalie Dionne Architecture completed BLACK BOX II, an architecture addition for a residence in Montreal, Canada. Conceived as a jewelry box, the extension is covered with large plates of black fiber cement, with a perforated motif for the loggia, assembled with matching rivets. In contrast, blond wood and light porcelain and ceramics illuminate the interior. Large […]

A bold architecture intervention behind one of New York’s most impressive cast-iron facades resulted in a creative addition. WORKac came up with an ingenious approach to partially hide the new extension from street view, as requested by local regulations. Named “The Stealth Building”, the project successfully blends modern architecture with historic preservation. During the intervention, the 1857 façade was restored. […]

Scenario Architecture took on the challenge of renovating this Victorian villa in London, United Kingdom. The clients own a flat inside this beautiful brick residence named “Clapton House”. They have been living here for a few years, but just recently decided to upgrade it. According to the architects, the existing apartment had a very old glass conservatory, which was […]

The renovated Chalet SOLEYÂ, a traditional mountain home in Les Houches, France, by Chevallier Architectes is situated on a natural promontory and surrounded by rock faces. The main challenge with this modern extension for the architects was to avoid tampering with the integrity of the original building, while incorporating an updated design, modern materials and sustainable features. The most prominent change […]

This family home in Windsor, UK, was recently renovated and extended by London studio TDO. The architects took inspiration from the LA Case Study homes and added the plywood addition, but wanted to retain some elements of the old 19th century dwelling and preserve the cottage’s original character. “The parts that ultimately remained were the original small […]

Puzzles Architecture took on the challenge of updating a family home in Lustin, Belgium, that was built in 1730. The residence borders a river, an orchard, a garden and a forest. Constructed of two parts stone and one part cob, the house was perfectly integrated into its surroundings. The project developers chose to keep the charming original facades and extend the […]

England-based AR Design Studio Architects constantly surprise us with their modern extensions; you may remember The Glass House or The Runners Project, both featured on Freshome a while back. Today, we offer a glimpse of Richmond House, the architects’ latest project. Following local regulations, AR Design Studio merged old and new into a contemporary dream home. Originally built in a neo-Georgian style, the house in London […]

Capital A Architecture completed House in Edinburgh, an upgrade of a classic one-level 1930’s dwelling in Scotland. The architects added an L-shaped open plan space to the rear and side, which solved most of the requirements of the brief: “There are thousands of similar houses across suburban Edinburgh, they are hugely popular but their original layout […]

Curva House in Australia by LSA Architects & Interior Design merges the appeal of a heritage Federation-style building with the contemporary vibe of a bold extension: “Created around a love of entertaining and family, the seamless link between the spaces allow for effortless flow with the strong use of texture and form. The formal gardens, […]